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Bellemonte Organic Farms

408 Hankey Mountain Highway
540-290-4409

The 600+ acre farm is certified organic from California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF), and is soon to be the First LEED Certified Organic Dairy in the United States. Dairy - We milk jersey/x and graze all of our cows. Creamery - We bottle Organic Cream-line Milk in glass bottles!!! The Education Center, built for the areas school children, is due to be complete in 2011. CSA- Our Herb Garden consists of over 40 varieties. The Flower Garden is under construction and currently consists of 35 cut flowers. Vegetables - Of course we have all the basics: Lettuce, Arugula, Beans, Squash, Eggplant, potatoes, Onions, Garlic, Asparagus, kale, Chard, Radishes and Cucumbers.

Each week's share includes a full selection of freshly picked farm-grown organic produce. Shareholders bag their own weekly portions from a farm-market-type display at Bellemonte Farm. For approximately 26 weeks each year, from early May to October a seasonally complete selection of 6 to 30 items will be available to shareholders. Flower, Egg and Herb Shares will be additional. Share pickup will be each week Friday 3:30 to 7pm at the Farm and Thursday 3:30-7 at Wholefoods in Richmond, unless otherwise arranged. Each share provides enough produce for two(vegetarian)to 8 people. Any Produce not picked up on Friday will be donated to the areas Food Bank. If you are a family in need we will be giving away a few shares. Please contact us for more information. Cooking and Canning demonstrations will be on the farm throughout the summer.

CSA Details:
Season:  May through October
Type: Single farm
Since: 2009
No of Shares: 100
Full Share: (28.85 /wk)750.00/yr - 26 weeks
1/2 Share: (14.81/wk)385.00/yr : Couples Share (9.62/wk)- 250.00/yr
Work Req? No

Pick Up/Drop Off Points:

Bellemonte Farm  (Fri)
Members pick up there shares each week, on Friday from 3:30 - 7 , at the farm.
Contact: Michelle Sandy
Phone: 540-290-4409
Address: 408 Hankey Mountain Highway, Churchville, VA 24421

Wholefoods -Short Pump  (Thu)
330-7pm
Contact: Michelle Sandy
Phone: 540-290-4409